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Overview |
Tennessee State University | UWO | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | 13,761 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tnstate.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | $6,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | $14,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | $12,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | $6,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 51% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,890 | 9,082 | ||
| Admitted | 11,940 | 7,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $245 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 70% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (13,761 students vs. 8,198 students)
Tennessee State University vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee State University or UWO?
- Tennessee State University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($7,320.00 vs. $6,806.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($21,036.00 vs. $14,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than UWO ($9,231 vs. $12,942)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 13.2% lower than costs at Tennessee State University ($8,940 vs. $10,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (94% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 156.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($15,589 vs. $6,088)
Tennessee State University vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee State University or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UWO (86.7%)
Tennessee State University vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee State University or UWO? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UWO and Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Tennessee State University (50% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $5,700 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,400)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $4,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,748 vs. $28,000)
- UWO graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/